National teams
Brazil and Australia draw 1-1 in Townsville
The Socceroos and Brazil played out a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Leagues
ISL 2026-27 fixture list reveals Kerala Blasters schedule
The Indian Super League's 2026-27 fixture list is out, detailing a 24-match home-and-away season for 13 clubs.
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Al Fursan to take full ownership of Kerala Blasters
UAE-based Al Fursan Sports Investment LLC will acquire a 100% stake in Kerala Blasters FC from Magnum Sports Private Limited in a phased deal valued at
Competitions
Japan secure late comeback win over Venezuela in Kirin
Japan came from behind to beat Venezuela 3-1 in a Kirin Challenge Cup friendly, building momentum ahead of the AFC Asian Cup with a strong finish.
Competitions
Spain win U-20 Women's World Cup on penalties after goalless
Spain defeated DPR Korea 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Lodz to win the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2026, securing their second consecutive title in
Leagues
Odisha FC signs four foreign players for 2026-27 ISL season
Odisha FC has announced four foreign signings-Stephen Eze, Giorgi Aburjania, Manu Molina, and Everton Nascimento-for the upcoming Indian Super League
Competitions
Ryan Williams scores debut goal for India in under four
Ryan Williams scored his debut goal for India less than four minutes into a 1-1 friendly draw with Panama in Bengaluru.
News
Football Manager 27 news transfer deadline
Football Manager 27 launches in November 2026 with a major overhaul of its news, transfer, and navigation systems, introducing customizable Continue Flow
Competitions
India edges Iran for fourth straight Asian Games kabaddi
India's women's kabaddi team defeated Iran 37-34 in a tense final at the 2026 Asian Games, securing their fourth consecutive gold medal in the event.
The game
East Bengal FC opens IFA Shield 2026 with 3-1 win
East Bengal FC began their IFA Shield 2026 campaign with a 3-1 victory over Calcutta Customs FC, coming from behind with goals from Rohit Danu and Akash
The game
India names 26-player squad for Panama, Brazil, Uruguay
India has selected a 26-man squad for September friendlies against Panama, Brazil, and Uruguay, with Ryan Williams leading the attack and experienced ISL
The game
Panama to test new faces against India in September friendly
Panama, ranked 44th, will face 138th-ranked India in a September 2026 friendly, with coach Thomas Christiansen naming a squad featuring six debutants.
Competitions
India U-17's Historic Goal Against Brazil in 2016
A look back at the 2016 BRICS U-17 Football Cup where India's youth team scored a memorable goal against eventual champions Brazil, ahead of a senior
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